A Colonial Desk

WOOT WOOT

On vacation now.

Will enjoy my time with my mom.

Not only making Pierogi's

Am being told we will 

be making cookies too.

YUM

Today am featuring my colonial desk area.

Although it is not from the 1700's,

it looks like one.

The history piece is about the 5 types

of furniture styles that originated

or were in the 1700's. 

Early American (1640-1700

Ornamental carvings, raised panels,

and woodturnings were from this period.

These pieces were made from 

the woods of apple, pine, cherry, maple,

oak, and birch.

Colonial (1700-1780)

These furniture pieces were influenced

by England's William and Mary,

Queen Anne and Chippendale.

The dovetail joint started in this period.

Pennsylvania Dutch (1720-1830)

The Germans influenced this period.

Straight lines and tapered legs

made from pine, oak and walnut.

Federal (1780-1820)

Fluting and inlays of various woods

came in this era.

Hardware was in brass in shapes of nature.

Sheraton (1780-1820)

These furniture pieces were named after

the English designer named Thomas Sheraton.

Wood carvings and dovetail joints

were the hallmark of this period. 

I apologize for not being able to show
you all the entire desk...
but that would have given away my 
final untraditional tree,
which I want to save for last.
So sorry.

Well off to take my car in for an oil change

and then off to the market we go.

Do you make Christmas cookies?

I have not in a few years,

so making some with my mom will be a treat!

Colonial Desk Blessings To All!

Janice